St. James Parish
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Louisiana. Population: 20,090.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$697/mo
↓ 1.0% YoY
-22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$702/mo
↓ 5.3% YoY
-27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$921/mo
↓ 5.2% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,281/mo
↓ 5.9% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,315/mo
↓ 9.8% YoY
-25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $704 | $697 | $-7 (-1.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $741 | $702 | $-39 (-5.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $972 | $921 | $-51 (-5.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,362 | $1,281 | $-81 (-5.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,458 | $1,315 | $-143 (-9.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,080
$2,340/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,840
$3,070/month gross
Other Counties in Louisiana
Grant Parish
1 BR: $780/mo
Richland Parish
1 BR: $759/mo
Calcasieu Parish
1 BR: $928/mo
Lincoln Parish
1 BR: $695/mo
St. Landry Parish
1 BR: $636/mo
Franklin Parish
1 BR: $698/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.